South Side Elementary -

Happy School Counselors Week to Ms. Teresa!

From: Director of Schools Subject: School Closure Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Henderson County Schools will not be in session tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th. While we are hopeful that weather and road conditions will continue to improve throughout the day, there remains too much uncertainty at this time to safely resume normal school operations. Several roads and streets across the district remain hazardous, and we are unable to ensure safe operation of our bus routes or a consistent start to the school day. The decision to close school is not made lightly. Student and staff safety remains our highest priority, and given the current conditions, proceeding with a regular school day would involve unnecessary risk. We will continue to closely monitor conditions and work with local officials as we plan for a safe return. We sincerely miss having our students in our buildings and classrooms, and we look forward to welcoming them back as soon as it is safe to do so. Thank you to our families and staff for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we navigate these circumstances together. Danny J Beecham

From: Director of HCS
RE: School Closure

Henderson County Schools will remain closed on Monday, February 2nd, and Tuesday, February 3rd. While conditions across the district are gradually improving, they have not yet reached a level that allows the safe resumption of normal school operations. In addition, our area will be under a Severe Weather Advisory this weekend due to dangerously cold wind chills, which are expected to refreeze roadways and walking surfaces.

We encourage all families and staff to continue exercising caution, limit travel when possible, and remain mindful of hazardous conditions that may persist. District personnel will continue to closely monitor weather forecasts and road conditions and will evaluate our readiness to reopen schools as soon as it is safe to do so.

We truly miss having our students in our classrooms and cannot wait to welcome them back. As always, the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families remain our highest priority, and we sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and support.

Danny J Beecham

Grizzlies Games Canceled for January 31st!

Weather Communication from HCS: Henderson County Schools will be closed this week, Monday, January 26, through Friday, January 30. Our county and the state are presently under a State of Emergency proclamation due to the winter storm we experienced and its ongoing aftermath. Hazardous travel conditions and continued safety concerns exist across our district, making this closure necessary to protect students, staff, and families. We encourage everyone to take appropriate precautions during this time, limit travel when possible, and remain mindful of hazardous weather conditions. During this challenging time, we ask our school community to keep one another in their thoughts and prayers. As always, our priority is the safety and well-being of those we serve, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Henderson County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27th due to an anticipated winter storm forecast by the National Weather Service and extreme cold through Tuesday morning. Based on current information, weather conditions are expected to create potentially hazardous travel and safety concerns across our district.
We will continue to monitor weather updates closely and will communicate any additional information as it becomes available. Please take appropriate precautions during this time, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and stay warm.

The 8th grade welcomed a visitor from the past today! We greatly appreciated General Grant joining us via Zoom to share his insights on the Battle of Shiloh.

Grizzlies Basketball League will be canceled for January 24th due to weather concerns! Make up date TBA.

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS
2026 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PLAYDAY (JANUARY 24TH)

South Side Elementary 4-H Speech Contest Winners 🎤 Great job to our winners and to everyone who participated in the speech contest. Speaking in front of our peers is not an easy task, and we are so proud of all the students who showed courage and confidence!

2026 HCS BASEBALL SCHEDULE

The Henderson County South Middle School Baseball schedule is ready! Mark your calendars and come support our team this season. All games will begin at 5:00PM.

Ms. Carrie's and Ms. Cara's first-grade classes have all reached the 25-Point AR Club! That means 100% of our first grade students have officially earned membership in the 25 -Point Club. What an amazing accomplishment! To celebrate, these students were treated to a sweet reward today. We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and love for reading. "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)

Reminder: Sports and clubs picture day is Thursday, January 15th. Please make sure students participating in sports or clubs are present and ready for pictures. 📸

HENDERSON COUNTY BASKETBALL ALL STAR GAME
TONIGHT JANUARY 12TH
GIRLS BEGIN @ 6PM WITH BOYS TO FOLLOW
LOCATION: WESTOVER ELEMENTARY

The South Side Pee Wee Basketball season kicks off Monday, January 12th, and it’s only $1 to watch some exciting games featuring Pre-K to 4th-grade players.

South Side Volleyball Schedule
Mark your calendars and come out to support the Lady Mustangs on the volleyball court! 🏐💙

South Side Yearbooks are going on sale!
Please read the information below for details on how to purchase a yearbook for your student. Don’t miss the opportunity to capture and cherish the memories of their school year! 📘✨

January Calendar